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Our Preferred Ensenada Restaurants
Some of our favorite Ensenada restaurants – you can Google almost any of these and find great reviews. You can find all of these restaurants on
Facebook. PROVECHO!
from north to south
Boules in San Miguel, Open Thurs-Mon starting at 1:00 pm. Casual, seafood and meat. Owner is Javier Martinez (speaks English). Local wines.
Sundays are probably the busiest. Waterfront. Just after passing through the toll booth to Ensenada, take the right just in front of the "Extra"
store. It's a little cobblestone street. Follow that straight ahead about half a block. The road curves to the right and just on the left is a
gated parking lot with a security guard. Tell them you are going to Boules and he will let you in. Park in that lot. The first large white building
you see is a "salon". Boules is the smaller place just past it. Cash only. Phone 646 175 9769. Good choice for a group but make arrangements ahead
of time with Javi. Sundays and Mondays they have petanque tournaments.
Continue south on the hiway. Next up is Belio at KM 104 on the bayside. Look for a tall white condo building (EntreMar and it looks completely out
of place so it’s a good landmark.) A “block” or so past EntreMar is the entrance to Belio. The place is BEAUTIFUL and the most upscale of all
mentioned here. Mediterranean style food. I'm not sure of their hours but they open for breakfast at 7:30 on Saturdays. They are also open for lunch
and dinner and I would guess they open at 1:00 (except Saturday and Sunday, they open earlier) Also English speaking. If nothing else, stop in for a
drink and check out the place. 646 175 8810 info@beliorestaurant.com Excellent location for a large group, but again, I’d give them advance notice.
At KM 104 just a very short distance (maybe ½ a block) past Belio is Viento (the location was to be a condo complex but it never got off the ground),
which houses 2 restaurants. You can recognize the "building" by the crazy fence built around it....just sticks nailed together in an random pattern.
Food and atmosphere are great at both places. Both are relatively small but can accommodate up to 20 or so. For either, definitely make advance
arrangement if you are bringing a group.
The two restaurants are Gazuza and El Sarmiento. both waterfront. El Sarmiento opens at 2:00 and describes itself as an "enogastrobar". Chef/owner
is Guillermo Barreto (also speaks English). Great pizzas and breads made in their wood fired oven. Tapas or full menu available. Closed Mon-Wed.
Gazuza is right next to El Sarmiento. I love their ceviche. They put mango in it! Price Range: $$ 10-30
Tues - Wed: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Thurs - Fri: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sat: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm;
Sun: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Just as you enter Ensenada at the intersection where there is the Pemex on your left and the "lighthouse" on your right – take the hard right (sign
says Migracion) that is almost a u-turn to “Puerto Recinto” – don’t take the exit off the transpeninsular that says Puerto Recinto! About 4 blocks
down on your right, you’ll come across Manzanilla. Owned by award winning and notorious chef, Benito Molina and his lovely wife, Solange. Very
“funky” inside (pink chandeliers), full bar. Closed Sun-Mon. They open at 1:00. www.rmanzanilla.com
From Manzanilla, make a u-turn and go back to Blvd Costero. JUST BEFORE Blvd Costero, make another hard right/almost u-turn into the parking lot
where the lighthouse marks the entrance. It's a pay lot but both restaurants here will validate. From the middle of the parking lot, (the fish market
will be on your left) walk straight out to the malecon. There you will find Muelle 3. This one ranks in our top 3.
Also owned by Chef Benito Molina, Muelle 3 is more casual but the food is excellent and the staff charming. Beer and wine. If you don’t see what you
want, ASK! Manager is David Martinez (his brother, Javi, owns Boules) and he also speaks English (and is also an accomplished pianist!) The place is
small, but we got 22 people in there once! All fish and seafood as fresh as can be. Definitely make advance arrangements with David.
muelletres@gmail.com
Go back to the parking lot and walk to the opposite side of it. There is a walkway to goes out to the street and you’ll find La Cocedora de Langosta.
The Platillo del Dia is always a good bet. Try their ceviche, it’s also different. In addition to the restaurant they have a small pescaderia and
wine boutique. Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. lacocedoradelangosta@gmail.com 646 178 3742
Let’s head toward downtown. I don’t want to try to give directions from Blvd Costero so you’re on your own here!
At the corner of 6th and Moctezuma you’ll find La Contra (formerly known as Del Parque). It’s a very modern looking building (white). Easy parking.
Great outside dining. They do most of the cooking outside. Excellent wine boutique representing most if not all of the local wines. Sample menu: http://www.lacontravinos.com/blog/?page_id=11 (646) 178-82-13 vinoslacontra@gmail.com
Around the corner from La Contra, on Moctezuma, between 4th and 5th, is Casa del Arte. Live music most days, and on the menu there is something for
everyone. Last summer their wine list was someone limited, but you can always run over to La Contra and buy wine there. Great indoor and outdoor
areas. http://www.lacasadelarte.com.mx Menu, map and contact info on the webpage.
Barra Azul (also in our top 3). It’s located on 11th between Espinoza and the Puente going over the arroyo. They open at 1:30 and are closed on
Tuesdays. Owner is Alain Genchi and the chef is Luis Garcia. The must-haves here are the tempura oysters and the oyster shooters (preferably the
ones with green apple!) We don’t order off the menu; we just ask Luis to prepare how many courses we want (4-5). For dessert, the crepe cake. Local
wines and full bar. alaingenchi@hotmail.com http://www.barrazul.com
Looking for comfort food like burgers and wings? Check out Icarus Wings. It’s on Ambar near 29 de Noviembre. From the Reforma, go left on Ambar and
¾ mile. Icarus is on the right (on the left is Licores Los Amigos and a Veterinario). Excellent burgers, fries and wings! They make their own burger
buns fresh daily. Other meat and fish items available (like fish and chips). Their pizza is “non-traditional” such as with clams and Spanish
chorizo. All the food is excellent. Beer and soft drinks. BYO wine, no corkage fee. Owner’s name is Jorge (who lives in San Diego) and his Dad is
also Jorge and Dad is sually at the restaurant. Open Tues-Thurs 1:00-9:00; Fri-Sat 1:00 – 11:00; Sun 1:00 – 7:00. Phone 646 178 6055 Link to map: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&...
www.icarus-go.com is their website.
Not in Ensenada but in the Valle de Guadalupe is our all time favorite, Laja. Casual but upscale food with a fixed price menu. They grow their own
herbs and vegetables and almost everything else is acquired locally. Full bar and great list of local wines. Andres Blanco is the manager and
“maitre d”. He is also an extraordinary winemaker. Owner and chef is Jair Tellez. You can do the 4 course meal, but splurge and do the 8 courses.
They are small so you leave satisfied but not overly stuffed. Last time we were there the 8 course was $720 pesos and the 4 course around $540.
Visa/MC accepted. Closed Sun-Tues. Open at 1:30 Wed-Saturday. They close at 3:30 on Wed but are open until 8:30 the other days. (closing time means
last people in the door by that time). Located at KM 83 on the Carr Tecate-Ensenada (Ruta de Vinicola). 646 155 2556
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Good job on the list. Thank you!!
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Superb Reviews, Kath!
Millones Gracias!
You would do well working for FOOD AND WINE magazine.
We'll be down south for the Valentine's weekend and we'll try to come by your place.
This will be about the ONLY normal event that will happen to us since our New Year's tragedy
We are currently living in the RV at Orangeland RV park, about 6 blocks from Anaheim stadium. Nice place!
It's a new feeling to have to start from "ZERO" at just about retirement age.
Best thing about our tragedy is that we won't have to have a retirement yard sale every Labor Day weekend for the next few years. The insurance bought
everything!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post this.
This is a great post Bravo!!!!!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
You would do well working for FOOD AND WINE magazine.
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This compilation will be the subject of "Cut 'n Paste Creativity" soon enough. There's been a lot of calories under the bridge in putting this list
together.
Excellent job.
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Fish and Chips and a "GOOD" Burger in Ensenada? I'm there. Thanks!
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bajabound2005
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we promise to keep the list up to date!
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I agree with Kathleen's assement of these Restaurants.
I have been to all of them except Boules.
My top 2 are Muelle Tres and Bara Azul!!
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Thank you!
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Thank you SO much! I am going to save this for the next trip down!!
FAITH sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible!
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I was hoping for a review on Sanos.Am promised a pre-wedding feast of Prime rib there. Great writing and review.
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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Sano's review
Outstanding food, great beef products. Nice courtyard dining in season, attentive staff. Upscale, fair prices.
The prime rib will be excellent!!!!!!
One of our favorite "special" places in Ensenada.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
The prime rib will be excellent!!!!!!
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Will it be done any time soon? 
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the first place is in san miguel? who knew.
Doug, you should create a corner of this site with threads like this, the list, best ofs, etc... that eventually get lost in the folds...
or i could just bookmark it.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lizard lips
Fish and Chips and a "GOOD" Burger in Ensenada? I'm there. Thanks! |
Hey Dan....do you remember Cha Cha Burgers on the Costero where the Navy Base is now? It was around 25 years ago.
She had by today's standards a really lousy Burger, but it was the best in town. After doing a shift at Casita De Palo, a couple of those gut-bombs
really tasted good....one to eat and one to spill on the floor.
Thems was the days. 
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prime Rib
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
The prime rib will be excellent!!!!!!
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Will it be done any time soon? |
Dennis....as soon as we get settled, I'll do a Prime Rib on the BBQ, just for you!!!
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Good Job... !
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Sano's didn't make my list as I've never eaten there....It's on the TO DO list!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Outstanding food, great beef products. Nice courtyard dining in season, attentive staff. Upscale, fair prices.
The prime rib will be excellent!!!!!!
One of our favorite "special" places in Ensenada. |
Ditto's!
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Wow... great post! Now I gotta go down there soon!!!!! My mouth is watering.
 
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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